Chapter 25

The Lindberg family’s mansion was smack dab in the middle of the city, a posh and pricey area.

The place was like a neighborhood of mansion–style villas. There were a bunch of four–story buildings that were all connected and all belonged to the Lindberg family.

Just as Allison pulled up to the gate, she saw Lucian stepping out of his Bentley.

He personally opened the car door for her and said, “Penelope, sorry I couldn’t pick you up. Been swamped with work.”

“No worries.” Allison replied, a bit sheepish but relieved to see he didn’t seem affected by last night’s events.

Her fingers tightened, reminding herself that she was Penelope now, not Allison.

Next thing she knew, her clenched hand was enveloped by a warm grip. She shivered slightly, looking up at the man beside her.

Lucian was gently stroking her hand with a small smile playing on his lips. “Nervous?”

She nodded slightly.

a bit jittery and afraid her

man approached them. “Mr. Lindberg, Ms.

been my grandfather’s

name with Carter Lindberg because he was his–adopted son, so he had a pretty high status in

to Lucian. “Lucian, Carter wants

hand. “You make yourself at

Allison nodded.

had a maid named Zoey take her

As Allison followed Zoey, they heard

Pete, you’re such

than you, you

the man and the woman, along with the panting, made them

see anything in the dense grove, but

quickly ushered Allison away. “Ms. Flanagan, let’s

awkwardly

here that Allison was sure the

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